Patient Care Technician II- Inpatient, North Pavilion 4/5, 32 Hour, Days
Core
Provides direct patient care, monitoring, and assistance with daily living activities in an inpatient hospital setting.
Role type
Patient Care Technician II (Inpatient)
Builds
Patient care services for inpatients
Domain
Healthcare / Inpatient Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, EKG performance, phlebotomy, patient lifting and positioning, sterile technique, tube feeding management, ostomy care, medical terminology, English communication, problem-solving, stress management
Preferred skills
Precepting new PCTs, Quality Improvement participation
Technologies
EKG machines, Point of Care (POC) testing devices, bladder scanners, telemetry units, infusion pumps
Responsibilities
Monitor high-risk patients and report changes to RNs, assist with ADLs (hygiene, ambulation, meals), perform safety checks and fall prevention, collect specimens and prepare for transport, assist with IV/hemodynamic line setups, manage tube feeding and drainage systems, replenish supplies, precept new technicians
Seniority
Mid-level, requires prior PCT I experience (800 hours + 6 months) or equivalent direct care experience